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numerous frailties; but. O let Thy gracious accents whisper peace and pardon to our souls!

And now. O Lord, that another day has run its course, and the shades of evening close around -us, may we remember that we are a day nearer to eternity, and know not how soon the eternal world may open before us. May our loins be girded, and our lamps burning; and we as servants who wait our Lord's coming, that come when He may, we may be found watching.

We retire to our pillows, resigning ourselves wholly to Thy care. Be Thou a wall of fire around us, for a defence, and for a glory; for a defence against our spiritual enemies; and for warmth of glory to our inward souls. Grant us a feeling of perfect security in

_ Thy love, that we may lay us down in peace. Re ceive us among the number of Thy beloved; and protect us, and give Thy beloved sleep. If we awake in this world, may we show our gratitude by renewed exertions of love and faithful service; but if we awake in eternity, may we find a habitation in one of the many mansions of Thy heavenly kingdom.

Our Father, &e.

THOU who art the bright, the Morning Star, let the Day-spring from on high dawn upon our souls. Thou hast unsealed our eye-lids; and, by the refreshing repose Thou hast blessed us with, Thou hast renewed our bodily existence, and made us strong to labour. O Lord, our God, we praise Thee,